Netherlands – Sports Videos

World Cup 1974 Final – Germany and Netherlands

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 07:07:20 +0000

Highlights of the FIFA World Cup 1974 Final between Germany and The Netherlands, won by the host nation Germany 2:1.

World Cup 1978 Final: Argentina and Netherlands

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 07:05:32 +0000

Highlights of the final of the 1978 FIFA World Cup between the host Argentina and The Netherlands, won by Argentina 3:1. Man of the match and the tournament’s top goalscorer was Mario Kempes. This was the Netherlands second World Cup final loss in a row.

Women Canal Jumpers

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:14:31 +0000

This unusual sporting event of Canal Jumping, called Fierljeppen, is a traditional and unusual sport in The Netherlands. Here is a video of a Canal Jumping world record, in the women’s event.

Canal Jumping World Record

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:12:38 +0000

Canal jumping requires the contestants run and jump onto the pole, shimmy to the top of the pole, and then vault off to try and land on the opposite bank. Below is a video of then a world record leap, 20.41 meters set by Jaco de Groot on the 9th August 2006.